Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Arguments or Phetorical Devices
Vocab Flash Card
14
English
10th Grade
01/29/2013

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term

Logical Evidence -

Definition
: is proving by facts and clear rationale.[image]
Term

 

Anecdotal evidence-

Definition
: A brief story or tale told by a character in a piece of literature & The expression anecdotal evidence has two distinct meanings..
Term
Ad Hominem-
Definition
: (of an argument or reaction) Arising from or appealing to the emotions and not reason or logic.
Term
Culture-
Definition
: The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
Term

Logical fallacy-

 

Definition
: a fallacy in logical argumentation
Term

Credible-

 
 
 
Definition
Adjective:
  1. Able to be believed; convincing.
  2. Capable of persuading people that something will happen or be successful: "a credible threat".
 
Synonyms:
believable, trustworthy, plausible, reliable, trusty
Term

Grounds-

Definition
: The solid surface of the earth.
Term

Refutation (counterargument)-

Definition

: Is used in a persuasive-argumentative writing, used to show your readers that you are knowledgeable about a full

range of positions other than your own.

Term

Persuasion-

Definition
  1. The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.
  2. A means of persuading someone to do or believe something; an argument or inducement.
Term

Logos-

Definition
: When a writer tries to persuade the audience based on statistics, facts, and reasons. The process of reasoning
Term

Bandwagon-

 

Definition
: A particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable or popular.
Term

Rhetoric-

Definition
  1. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
  2. Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful...
Term

Propaganda-

Definition
: The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.
Term

 

Proposal- oun

 
Definition

 

  1. A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
  2. The action of putting forward such a plan or suggestion.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!